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Southampton vs. Liverpool: Opposition threat

By Edward Waugh

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool and Oriol Romeu of Southampton during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on November 18, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool and Oriol Romeu of Southampton during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on November 18, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) /
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HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND – JANUARY 30: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool (9) celebrates as he scores their second goal during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Liverpool at John Smith’s Stadium on January 30, 2018 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND – JANUARY 30: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool (9) celebrates as he scores their second goal during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Liverpool at John Smith’s Stadium on January 30, 2018 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) /

The Brazilian is Liverpool’s second top scorer with 11 goals this season, and has progressively got better over time, flourishing in the striker role.

Southampton’s defensive partnership in Wesley Hoedt and Jack Stephens will need to mute the Firmino by winning physical battles, as well as being non-complacent in their passing, as the striker’s work rate means they’ll be pressed for time.

Quite a clinical finisher from even half a chance, cutting off his supply line is a must, as failure to do so could only see a goal(s) conceded at St. Mary’s on Sunday, other Liverpool players such as Mohammed Salah and Sadio Mane being that supply.